Loke raps members of PH, DAP machinery for riding m-cycles without helmets
Malaysian Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook has ordered authorities to fine members of his own party, DAP, for riding motorcycles without helmets during a campaign. Loke emphasized that traffic laws must be enforced equally regardless of political affiliation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the tension between political campaigning and public safety, with the minister attempting to demonstrate impartiality in law enforcement.
A viral video showed DAP central executive committee member Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, among others, riding motorcycles without helmets. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: Transport minister Loke Siew Fook has rebuked members of Pakatan Harapan and DAP’s Johor election machinery for riding motorcycles without wearing helmets while on the campaign trail.
Loke, the DAP secretary-general, said he had ordered the road transport department to issue compounds to anyone found flouting the law, regardless of their political background.
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